Primary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking dedicated individuals to support children as a Teaching Assistant in Surrey. You will play a crucial role in assisting children’s development from Early Years to Key Stage 2 in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, a positive attitude, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Professional growth and career advancement opportunities

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Continuous improvement commitment

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education or similar fields.
• Previous experience in school or youth settings.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering creative activities.
• Support the social, emotional, and academic growth of children.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents for holistic support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Qualifications in Drama, Dance, Psychology, English, Sports Science or similar

Job description

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Job title: Primary Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Surrey

Position Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Join our team at a mainstream primary school in Surrey as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or SEN Teaching Assistant. You'll support children from Early Years to Key Stage 2, working closely with teachers and staff to create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering creative activitiesthat support children's development.
• Aid in the social, emotional, and academic growthof children, particularly those with SEN, including Behavioural and SEMH needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environmentfor all students.
• Observe, assess, and track the progressof individual children, maintaining accurate records.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionalsto ensure holistic support for the children.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety regulationsare consistently followed.
• Support the preparation and organizationof classroom materials and activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant qualificationsin Drama, Dance, Psychology, English, Sports Science, or similar.
• Previous experiencein a school setting, youth clubs, or after-school clubs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient, and caring attitudetowards children.
• Ability to work collaborativelywithin a team.
• An enhanced DBS check(or willingness to apply for one).

Why Choose Us?

• Supportive, friendly, and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Strong commitment to staff well-being and continuous improvement.
• Work in a school dedicated to providing high-quality educationto all its pupils.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of children!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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